Should I Kill the Owlbear Mother in BG3?
Killing the owlbear mother in Baldur’s Gate 3 clears the cave, yields loot and XP, and lets you take the Owlbear Egg safely. However, it can cost companion approval and may conflict with a nature-themed or pacifist run. In most cases, kill her if you want the rewards and do not mind the roleplay cost; spare or sneak past her if you want the owlbear cub or prefer peaceful solutions. Save before the encounter so you can try both outcomes.